Course Withdrawal Policy
Undergraduate degree-seeking students who began at UNCG in fall 2014 or later will be limited to withdrawing from a maximum of 16 semester hours throughout their degree. This limitation does not include the following:
- Courses dropped during the schedule adjustment period each term (within the first five days in fall and spring terms and within the first two days in summer sessions)
- Total withdrawal (WT) from all courses prior to the posted withdrawal deadline for the term
- Courses withdrawn after the posted withdrawal deadline for the term, resulting in Withdraw Failing (WF) grades
- Courses withdrawn via an approved Appeal to Withdraw for Extenuating Circumstances (WE)
Before withdrawing from courses, students should always:
- Consult withdrawal deadlines, published on the University Registrar’s Office website
- Review UNCG’s Academic Standing Policy, as course withdrawals may have a negative impact on a student’s academic standing
- Review UNCG’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (for financial aid), as course withdrawals may have a negative impact on a student’s financial aid eligibility
Students are also strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to withdrawing from courses to avoid any unanticipated academic or financial consequences.
Understanding Withdrawal Grades
Below you will find a description of the various withdrawal grades along with a summary of how the withdrawal grade may affect your attempted hours, academic standing, financial aid, and GPA calculation.
| W Grade | Description | What it Affects |
|---|---|---|
| W | Course withdrawal for students who began at UNCG prior to Fall 2014 Satisfactory academic progress, financial aid | Satisfactory academic progress (for financial aid) |
| WX | Any course withdrawal that counts toward the 16 hour limit for students who began at UNCG in Fall 2014 or later | Academic standing calculations, satisfactory academic progress (for financial aid), attempted hours |
| WT | Any course withdrawal that is part of a Total University Withdrawal that is made prior to the drop date for students who began at UNCG in Fall 2014 or later | Satisfactory academic progress (for financial aid) |
| WE | Any course withdrawal that has been approved through the Appeal to Withdraw for Extenuating Circumstances process for students who began at UNCG in Fall 2014 or later. | Satisfactory academic progress (for financial aid) |
| WM | Any course withdrawal that is part of a Military Withdrawal | Satisfactory academic progress (for financial aid) |
| WF | Any course withdrawal made after the last day to withdraw without incurring a WF grade (withdrawal failing) that calculates as an “F” in the GPA | Academic standing calculations, satisfactory academic progress (for financial aid), attempted hours, GPA calculation |
You can find additional information regarding Withdrawal grades in the University Catalog.
